noun

revival

revival, resurgence, comeback

There has been a revival of interest in folk music.

There has been a revival of interest in folk music.

The play is a revival from the 1980s.

The play is a revival from the 1980s.

The town is experiencing an economic revival.

The town is experiencing an economic revival.

a revival of ((sth.)) a new presentation or a renewed interest in (sth.) There has been a revival of interest in folk music.

an economic/cultural revival a period of economic/cultural improvement The town is experiencing an economic revival.

Synonyms: resurgence, renaissance, comeback; Antonyms: decline, collapse

From the verb 'revive', which comes from 're-' (again) + Latin 'vivere' (to live). The noun means 'the act of living again'.

Think of a movie 'revival' night at a cinema, where they show an old classic film again. It's bringing something old back to life.

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